
P a g e 1 2 • D R I - S T E E M D e s i g n G u i d e
D R I - S T E E M D e s i g n G u i d e • P a g e 1 3
C a l c u l a t i n g h u m i d i f i c a t i o n l o a d
u s i n g S I ( S y s t è m e I n t e r n a t i o n a l )
u n i t s o f m e a s u r e
DRI-CALC software will calculate load for you
The easiest way to calculate humidification load is to use
DRI-CALC, DRI-STEEM’s humidification system sizing and
selection software. The software not only sizes loads, but also selects
equipment, writes specifications, creates equipment schedules, and
provides as-configured installation instructions for DRI-STEEM
products.
Note: DRI-CALC Europe Version 3, with the capabilities described
above, will be released in Europe in 2003.
Methods for calculating humidification load
DRI-CALC uses the following methods for calculating load. Read
through the examples in this section to learn how to manually
calculate load using these same methods:
• Natural ventilation method
• Mechanical ventilation method
DRI-CALC also calculates load using the economizer cycle method,
which is not described in this section
Natural ventilation method
As a general rule, humidification load is based only on the amount
of air entering a building or space. In buildings without mechanical
ventilation systems, humidification load is usually calculated using
the air change method. Buildings can be classified by number of
air changes per hour, with typical air changes being 1, 1, or 2
air changes per hour. See the chapter on natural ventilation and
infiltration in the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook (available
at www.ashrae.org) for more information about calculating air
infiltration. For noncritical applications, we typically use 1 air
changes per hour for calculating load.
Important notes
about calculating load
• When outside air is 10% or less, it is
wise to calculate the load twice. The
first calculation should be made on the
basis of air changes due to mechanical
ventilation; the second should be based
on the natural ventilation method.
Use the larger of the two results for
determining the load.
• Vapor naturally migrates from areas
with high vapor pressure to areas with
low vapor pressure, regardless of air
movement. Vapor retarders reduce vapor
migration, but should only be installed in
accordance with local codes.
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